X
Join or Sign In
Sign in to customize your TV listings
By joining TV Guide, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy.
Ken Murray Biography
Birth Name:Kenneth Abner Doncourt
Birth Place:New York City, New York, United States
Profession Actor, Producer, Soundtrack, Cinematographer, Director, Writer, Editor
Fast Facts
- Was the father of actresses Pamela Ann Murray and Janie Murray
- Got his start performing a comedy routine in vaudeville shows
- Was the original host of the radi oprogram "Queen for a Day․"
- In 1960, his autobiography, "Life on a Pogo Stick," was published
- Made his Broadway debut in the 1935 production "Vanities․"
- Volunteered to work at the Hollywood Canteen during World War II
- Was the author of the 1971 book "The Golden Days of San Simeon․"